Great last two chapters! Liked it a lot. The whole dynamic between Robin and Marian when he explained what happened in the holy land was fantastic. I guess she learned a lot about her husband in this short moments and I'm curious to see if this changes something and makes them grow closer (or further apart)! I really liked how Marian behaved, she wanted to hear the truth and did not defend him when she had no idea what the abbess was talking about, but she also didn't condemn him. I liked how she kept a clear and rational mind. ALso in the end when she just 'smiled sadly and nodded at him' no big hugging-kissing thingy. I like this... well distance or distinction they make between their relationship on the one hand and 'their business' on the other (also if they make just a slight distinction).

I also liked the abbess at the end. I have to admit I found the dynamic between Marian and the Abbess nice, a part of me expected the whole time some revelation that they both knew each other from the past and have some deep, dark secret haha.

I loved intimate Robin/Marian in the last chapter. Made me totally happy. I vote for more of those moments in the future :) Also slightly melancholic Marian was nice, she seems more mature in those moments. Loved the whole moment that ended with the big news for Robin! Can't wait to see how he reacts.

OMG! How can you leave us hanging at such a thrilling bit of adventure?

"I forgive you" I never would have guessed that, (as you know I didn't when I hazarded guesses) but it makes perfect sense. You wrote Gisbourne REALLY well, much as I hate the snarly *# * beast. Excellent excellent excellent! Your very best chapter so far!